smell's
What scent possesses
Smell's is the possessive or contracted form of smell.
As a possessive, it indicates something belonging to a smell: The smell's intensity faded after we opened the windows.
As a contraction of "smell is" or "smell has," it appears in constructions like That smell's getting worse or The smell's been bothering me all day.
Olfactory facial organ
- nostrilsBreathing holes in face
- scentAirborne odor detected
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
sniff · whiff · fragrance · reek · bouquet · perfume · musk · pungency
Nature, symbol, or role
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- ambianceMood of surroundings
trace · hint · suggestion · tinge · note · undertone · impression · feeling
Sense of unease about motives
- intuitionInstinctive immediate understanding
- instinctInnate behavioral tendency
- hunchUnproven inner sense
- sensingDetecting through perception
detecting · uncovering · discovering · perceiving · alertness · wariness · inkling · premonition
nose
Olfactory facial organ
aroma · sniff · whiff · fragrance · reek · bouquet · perfume · musk · pungency · foulness
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
ambiance · trace · hint · suggestion · tinge · note · undertone · impression · feeling · vibe
suspicion
Sense of unease about motives
- intuitionInstinctive immediate understanding
- instinctInnate behavioral tendency
- hunchUnproven inner sense
sensing · detecting · uncovering · discovering · perceiving · alertness · wariness · inkling · premonition · sixth sense
- bad smellUnpleasant olfactory sensation
- smell a ratBecome suspicious of deceit
- smells fishyAppears deceitful or questionable
- new-car smellDistinctive odor of recent purchase
- new car smellAroma of unused vehicles
- come out smelling of rosesEmerge favorably from difficulty